Patents by Inventor James A. Suttil
James A. Suttil has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
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Patent number: 11648519Abstract: Systems for the catalytic activation and/or dehydrogenation of a paraffin feed stream that is enriched in C5 alkanes to produce olefins that are then hydrated in the presence of water to produce C5 alcohols. Optionally, paraffin isomers are separated and the n-paraffins isomerized prior to catalytic activation and/or dehydrogenation.Type: GrantFiled: January 20, 2021Date of Patent: May 16, 2023Inventors: Jianhua Yao, Anthony O. Baldridge, Neal D. McDaniel, James A. Suttil, Chengtian Wu, Dhananjay B. Ghonasgi, Maziar Sardashti, Bruce B. Randolph
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Patent number: 11437641Abstract: Redox flow battery efficiency and performance may be improved with a high energy density bipyridinium based ionic room-temperature liquid electrolyte. Current electrolytes require solvent to dissolve the redox-active material and a supporting electrolyte to maintain charge balance. A room temperature redox-active electrolyte having intrinsic charge balancing would not need a solvent to form a liquid and would therefore have a higher density of anions and cations involved with charge storage. As such, creating redox-active bipyridinium core ionic materials that are in a liquid form at room temperature or, more particularly, are liquids across the range at which a redox flow battery would operate permit smaller and less costly flow battery design than conventional flow batteries.Type: GrantFiled: December 16, 2020Date of Patent: September 6, 2022Assignee: Phillips 66 CompanyInventors: James A. Suttil, Sharmila Samaroo, Neal D. McDaniel, Jeffrey H. Drese, Hongjin Tan
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Patent number: 11406958Abstract: The present disclosure relates generally processes and systems for converting a C2-C7 light alkanes feed to liquid transportation fuels or value-added chemicals. The feed is contacted with an aromatization catalyst at a temperature and pressure that selectively converts C4 and larger alkanes to an intermediate product comprising monocyclic aromatics and olefins. Following separation of the aromatics and C5+ hydrocarbons from the intermediate product, unconverted C2-C3 alkanes are thermally-cracked to produce olefins that are subsequently oligomerized to produce a liquid transportation fuel blend stock or value-added chemicals.Type: GrantFiled: November 11, 2020Date of Patent: August 9, 2022Assignee: Phillips 66 CompanyInventors: Jianhua Yao, Neal D. McDaniel, Bruce B. Randolph, Robert M. Walston, Anthony O. Baldridge, James A. Suttil, Soumen Kundu, Hong Xie, Steven E. Lusk
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Publication number: 20220190374Abstract: Redox flow battery efficiency and performance may be improved with a high energy density bipyridinium based ionic room-temperature liquid electrolyte. Current electrolytes require solvent to dissolve the redox-active material and a supporting electrolyte to maintain charge balance. A room temperature redox-active electrolyte having intrinsic charge balancing would not need a solvent to form a liquid and would therefore have a higher density of anions and cations involved with charge storage. As such, creating redox-active bipyridinium core ionic materials that are in a liquid form at room temperature or, more particularly, are liquids across the range at which a redox flow battery would operate permit smaller and less costly flow battery design than conventional flow batteries.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 16, 2020Publication date: June 16, 2022Applicant: PHILLIPS 66 COMPANYInventors: James A. Suttil, Sharmila Samaroo, Neal D. McDaniel, Jeffrey H. Drese, Hongjin Tan
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Patent number: 11335910Abstract: Redox flow battery efficiency and performance may be improved with a high energy density bipyridinium based ionic room-temperature liquid electrolyte. Current electrolytes require solvent to dissolve the redox-active material and a supporting electrolyte to maintain charge balance. A room temperature redox-active electrolyte having intrinsic charge balancing would not need a solvent to form a liquid and would therefore have a higher density of anions and cations involved with charge storage. As such, creating redox-active bipyridinium core ionic materials that are in a liquid form at room temperature or, more particularly, are liquids across the range at which a redox flow battery would operate permit smaller and less costly flow battery design than conventional flow batteries.Type: GrantFiled: December 16, 2020Date of Patent: May 17, 2022Assignee: Phillips 66 CompanyInventors: James A. Suttil, Sharmila Samaroo, Neal D. McDaniel, Jeffrey H. Drese, Hongjin Tan
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Publication number: 20210220788Abstract: Systems for the catalytic activation and/or dehydrogenation of a paraffin feed stream that is enriched in C5 alkanes to produce olefins that are then hydrated in the presence of water to produce C5 alcohols. Optionally, paraffin isomers are separated and the n-paraffins isomerized prior to catalytic activation and/or dehydrogenation.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 20, 2021Publication date: July 22, 2021Applicant: PHILLIPS 66 COMPANYInventors: Jianhua Yao, Anthony O. Baldridge, Neal D. McDaniel, James A. Suttil, Chengtian Wu, Dhananjay B. Ghonasgi, Maziar Sardashti, Bruce B. Randolph
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Publication number: 20210222079Abstract: Processes for the catalytic activation and/or dehydrogenation of a paraffin feed stream that is enriched in C5 alkanes to produce olefins that are then hydrated in the presence of water to produce C5 alcohols. Optionally, paraffin isomers are separated and the n-paraffins isomerized prior to catalytic activation and/or dehydrogenation.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 20, 2021Publication date: July 22, 2021Applicant: PHILLIPS 66 COMPANYInventors: Jianhua Yao, Anthony O. Baldridge, Neal D. McDaniel, James A. Suttil, Chengtian Wu, Dhananjay B. Ghonasgi, Maziar Sardashti, Bruce B. Randolph
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Patent number: 11066608Abstract: The present disclosure relates generally processes and systems for converting a C2-C7 light alkanes feed to liquid transportation fuels or value-added chemicals. The feed is contacted with an aromatization catalyst at a temperature and pressure that selectively converts C4 and larger alkanes to an intermediate product comprising monocyclic aromatics and olefins. Following separation of the aromatics and C5+ hydrocarbons from the intermediate product, unconverted C2-C3 alkanes are thermally-cracked to produce olefins that are subsequently oligomerized to produce a liquid transportation fuel blend stock or value-added chemicals.Type: GrantFiled: November 11, 2020Date of Patent: July 20, 2021Assignee: Phillips 66 CompanyInventors: Jianhua Yao, Neal D. McDaniel, Bruce B. Randolph, Robert M. Walston, Anthony O. Baldridge, James A. Suttil, Soumen Kundu, Hong Xie, Steven E. Lusk
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Publication number: 20210139795Abstract: The present disclosure relates generally processes and systems for converting a C2-C7 light alkanes feed to liquid transportation fuels or value-added chemicals. The feed is contacted with an aromatization catalyst at a temperature and pressure that selectively converts C4 and larger alkanes to an intermediate product comprising monocyclic aromatics and olefins. Following separation of the aromatics and C5+ hydrocarbons from the intermediate product, unconverted C2-C3 alkanes are thermally-cracked to produce olefins that are subsequently oligomerized to produce a liquid transportation fuel blend stock or value-added chemicals.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 11, 2020Publication date: May 13, 2021Applicant: PHILLIPS 66 COMPANYInventors: Jianhua Yao, Neal D. McDaniel, Bruce B. Randolph, Robert M. Walston, Anthony O. Baldridge, James A. Suttil, Soumen Kundu, Hong Xie, Steven E. Lusk
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Publication number: 20210138429Abstract: The present disclosure relates generally processes and systems for converting a C2-C7 light alkanes feed to liquid transportation fuels or value-added chemicals. The feed is contacted with an aromatization catalyst at a temperature and pressure that selectively converts C4 and larger alkanes to an intermediate product comprising monocyclic aromatics and olefins. Following separation of the aromatics and C5+ hydrocarbons from the intermediate product, unconverted C2-C3 alkanes are thermally-cracked to produce olefins that are subsequently oligomerized to produce a liquid transportation fuel blend stock or value-added chemicals.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 11, 2020Publication date: May 13, 2021Applicant: PHILLIPS 66 COMPANYInventors: Jianhua Yao, Neal D. McDaniel, Bruce B. Randolph, Robert M. Walston, Anthony O. Baldridge, James A. Suttil, Soumen Kundu, Hong Xie, Steven E. Lusk
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Patent number: 10988696Abstract: Systems operable to produce liquid transportation fuels by converting a hydrocarbon feed stream comprising both isopentane and n-pentane. The system comprises a first separator operable to separate a hydrocarbon feed stream into a first fraction that predominantly comprises isopentane and a second fraction that predominantly comprises n-pentane and some C6 paraffins. An isomerization reactor isomerizes the second fraction to convert at least a portion of the n-pentane to isopentane. The resulting isomerization effluent is combined with the hydrocarbon feed stream, allowing the isopentane produced in the isomerization reactor to be separated into the first fraction in the first separator. An activation reactor catalytically activates the first fraction to produce an activation effluent comprising olefins and aromatics. Certain embodiments additionally comprise either an oligomerization reactor or and alkylation reactor operable to further upgrade the activation effluent, thereby enhancing yields.Type: GrantFiled: April 22, 2020Date of Patent: April 27, 2021Assignee: Phillips 66 CompanyInventors: Anthony O. Baldridge, Neal D. McDaniel, James A. Suttil, Jianhua Yao, Edward C. Weintrob, Matthew J. Wulfers, Bruce B. Randolph, Maziar Sardashti
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Patent number: 10981847Abstract: The present disclosure relates to processes that catalytically convert a hydrocarbon feed stream predominantly comprising both isopentane and n-pentane to yield upgraded hydrocarbon products that are suitable for use either as a blend component of liquid transportation fuels or as an intermediate in the production of other value-added chemicals. The hydrocarbon feed stream is isomerized in a first reaction zone to convert at least a portion of the n-pentane to isopentane, followed by catalytic-activation of the isomerization effluent in a second reaction zone with an activation catalyst to produce an activation effluent. The process increases the conversion of the hydrocarbon feed stream to olefins and aromatics, while minimizing the production of C1-C4 light paraffins. Certain embodiments provide for further upgrading of at least a portion of the activation effluent by either oligomerization or alkylation.Type: GrantFiled: October 4, 2019Date of Patent: April 20, 2021Assignee: Phillips 66 CompanyInventors: Anthony O. Baldridge, Neal D. McDaniel, James A. Suttil, Edward C. Weintrob, Jianhua Yao, Bruce B. Randolph, Maziar Sardashti, Robert M. Walston, Steven E. Lusk
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Patent number: 10982158Abstract: The present disclosure relates to systems operable to catalytically convert a hydrocarbon feed stream predominantly comprising both isopentane and n-pentane to yield upgraded hydrocarbon products that are suitable for use either as a blend component of liquid transportation fuels or as an intermediate in the production of other value-added chemicals. The hydrocarbon feed stream is isomerized in a first reaction zone to convert at least a portion of the n-pentane to isopentane, followed by catalytic-activation of the isomerization effluent in a second reaction zone with an activation catalyst to produce an activation effluent. The process increases the conversion of the hydrocarbon feed stream to olefins and aromatics, while minimizing the production of C1-C4 light paraffins. Certain embodiments provide for further upgrading of at least a portion of the activation effluent by either oligomerization or alkylation.Type: GrantFiled: October 4, 2019Date of Patent: April 20, 2021Assignee: Phillips 66 CompanyInventors: Anthony O. Baldridge, Neal D. McDaniel, James A. Suttil, Edward C. Weintrob, Jianhua Yao, Bruce B. Randolph, Maziar Sardashti, Robert M. Walston, Steven E. Lusk
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Patent number: 10975314Abstract: Processes for producing liquid transportation fuels by converting a hydrocarbon feed stream comprising both isopentane and n-pentane. The hydrocarbon feed stream is separated into a first fraction that predominantly comprises isopentane and a second fraction that predominantly comprises n-pentane and some C6 paraffins. The first fraction is catalytically activated to an activation effluent comprising olefins and aromatics, while the second fraction is isomerized to convert at least a portion of the n-pentane to isopentane, then combined with the hydrocarbon feed stream to allow the newly-produced isopentane to be separated into the first fraction. At least a portion of the activation effluent is alkylated to enhanced yields of products that are suitable for use as a blend component of liquid transportation fuels.Type: GrantFiled: April 22, 2020Date of Patent: April 13, 2021Assignee: Phillips 66 CompanyInventors: Anthony O. Baldridge, Neal D. McDaniel, James A. Suttil, Jianhua Yao, Edward C. Weintrob, Matthew J. Wulfers, Bruce B. Randolph, Maziar Sardashti
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Patent number: 10870808Abstract: Processes for producing liquid transportation fuels by converting a hydrocarbon feed stream comprising both isopentane and n-pentane. The hydrocarbon feed stream is separated into a first fraction that predominantly comprises isopentane and a second fraction that predominantly comprises n-pentane and some C6 paraffins. The first fraction is catalytically activated to an activation effluent comprising olefins and aromatics, while the second fraction is isomerized to convert at least a portion of the n-pentane to isopentane, then combined with the hydrocarbon feed stream to allow the newly-produced isopentane to be separated into the first fraction. The process yields products that are suitable for use as a blend component of liquid transportation fuels.Type: GrantFiled: April 22, 2020Date of Patent: December 22, 2020Assignee: Phillips 66 CompanyInventors: Anthony O. Baldridge, Neal D. McDaniel, James A. Suttil, Jianhua Yao, Edward C. Weintrob, Matthew J. Wulfers, Bruce B. Randolph, Maziar Sardashti
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Patent number: 10865168Abstract: Processes for producing liquid transportation fuels by converting a hydrocarbon feed stream comprising both isopentane and n-pentane. The hydrocarbon feed stream is separated into a first fraction that predominantly comprises isopentane and a second fraction that predominantly comprises n-pentane and some C6 paraffins. The first fraction is catalytically activated to produce an activation effluent comprising olefins and aromatics, while the second fraction is isomerized to convert at least a portion of the n-pentane to isopentane, then combined with the hydrocarbon feed stream to allow the newly-produced isopentane to be separated into the first fraction. Finally, the activation effluent is oligomerized. The process produced increased yields of products that meet specifications for a blend component of liquid transportation fuels.Type: GrantFiled: April 22, 2020Date of Patent: December 15, 2020Assignee: Phillips 66 CompanyInventors: Anthony O. Baldridge, Neal D. McDaniel, James A. Suttil, Jianhua Yao, Edward C. Weintrob, Matthew J. Wülfers, Bruce B. Randolph, Maziar Sardashti
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Publication number: 20200339489Abstract: Processes for producing liquid transportation fuels by converting a hydrocarbon feed stream comprising both isopentane and n-pentane. The hydrocarbon feed stream is separated into a first fraction that predominantly comprises isopentane and a second fraction that predominantly comprises n-pentane and some C6 paraffins. The first fraction is catalytically activated to produce an activation effluent comprising olefins and aromatics, while the second fraction is isomerized to convert at least a portion of the n-pentane to isopentane, then combined with the hydrocarbon feed stream to allow the newly-produced isopentane to be separated into the first fraction. Finally, the activation effluent is oligomerized. The process produced increased yields of products that meet specifications for a blend component of liquid transportation fuels.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 22, 2020Publication date: October 29, 2020Applicant: PHILLIPS 66 COMPANYInventors: Anthony O. Baldridge, Neal D. McDaniel, James A. Suttil, Jianhua Yao, Edward C. Weintrob, Matthew J. Wulfers, Bruce B. Randolph, Maziar Sardashti
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Publication number: 20200339887Abstract: Processes for producing liquid transportation fuels by converting a hydrocarbon feed stream comprising both isopentane and n-pentane. The hydrocarbon feed stream is separated into a first fraction that predominantly comprises isopentane and a second fraction that predominantly comprises n-pentane and some C6 paraffins. The first fraction is catalytically activated to an activation effluent comprising olefins and aromatics, while the second fraction is isomerized to convert at least a portion of the n-pentane to isopentane, then combined with the hydrocarbon feed stream to allow the newly-produced isopentane to be separated into the first fraction. At least a portion of the activation effluent is alkylated to enhanced yields of products that are suitable for use as a blend component of liquid transportation fuels.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 22, 2020Publication date: October 29, 2020Applicant: PHILLIPS 66 COMPANYInventors: Anthony O. Baldridge, Neal D. McDaniel, James A. Suttil, Jianhua Yao, Edward C. Weintrob, Matthew J. Wulfers, Bruce B. Randolph, Maziar Sardashti
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Publication number: 20200339896Abstract: Processes for producing liquid transportation fuels by converting a hydrocarbon feed stream comprising both isopentane and n-pentane. The hydrocarbon feed stream is separated into a first fraction that predominantly comprises isopentane and a second fraction that predominantly comprises n-pentane and some C6 paraffins. The first fraction is catalytically activated to an activation effluent comprising olefins and aromatics, while the second fraction is isomerized to convert at least a portion of the n-pentane to isopentane, then combined with the hydrocarbon feed stream to allow the newly-produced isopentane to be separated into the first fraction. The process yields products that are suitable for use as a blend component of liquid transportation fuels.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 22, 2020Publication date: October 29, 2020Applicant: PHILLIPS 66 COMPANYInventors: Anthony O. Baldridge, Neal D. McDaniel, James A. Suttil, Jianhua Yao, Edward C. Weintrob, Matthew J. Wulfers, Bruce B. Randolph, Maziar Sardashti
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Publication number: 20200339888Abstract: Systems operable to produce liquid transportation fuels by converting a hydrocarbon feed stream comprising both isopentane and n-pentane. The system comprises a first separator operable to separate a hydrocarbon feed stream into a first fraction that predominantly comprises isopentane and a second fraction that predominantly comprises n-pentane and some C6 paraffins. An isomerization reactor isomerizes the second fraction to convert at least a portion of the n-pentane to isopentane. The resulting isomerization effluent is combined with the hydrocarbon feed stream, allowing the isopentane produced in the isomerization reactor to be separated into the first fraction in the first separator. An activation reactor catalytically activates the first fraction to produce an activation effluent comprising olefins and aromatics. Certain embodiments additionally comprise either an oligomerization reactor or and alkylation reactor operable to further upgrade the activation effluent, thereby enhancing yields.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 22, 2020Publication date: October 29, 2020Applicant: PHILLIPS 66 COMPANYInventors: Anthony O. Baldridge, Neal D. McDaniel, James A. Suttil, Jianhua Yao, Edward C. Weintrob, Matthew J. Wulfers, Bruce B. Randolph, Maziar Sardashti